Where can I watch Shy Spirit (1988)?

Streaming, rental and purchase options for Shy Spirit change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.

Is Shy Spirit worth watching?

Shy Spirit holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.

Who stars in Shy Spirit?

Shy Spirit stars Collin Chou, Eric Tsang, Paul Chung Fat, Josephine Foo Lai-Yan and Peter Chan Lung.

When was Shy Spirit released?

Shy Spirit was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.

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Shy Spirit (1988): cast, story & where to watch

1988 · Film · ★ 4

Released in 1988, Shy Spirit is a comedy, fantasy and horror film directed by Chuang Yan-Chien, running about 93 minutes.

What it’s about. Two feuding families brag about their sons on christening day. One, called Long-life, is destined to die early, while Sing, the other, will do well. Twenty years pass. Long-life has survived, and he fancies pretty Hsio. In a scene stolen from My Life As A Dog, he spies on her in the shower, falls through the roof, kisses her as he lands..... but then her spirit leaves her body. Having died naked, Hsio wanders around sans clothing, and is dubbed the Shy Ghost by other spirits she meets. What follows mainly concerns her family and friend's efforts to lay her spirit to rest. These include taking revenge on Long-Life, getting some clothes to her, stacks of fu fighting, incantations and a duel between a buddhist and a taoist.

Who’s in it. Shy Spirit stars Collin Chou as Sing, Eric Tsang as Long-Life, Paul Chung Fat as Mr Ko and Josephine Foo Lai-Yan as Hsiu / Sau Sau, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Shy Spirit has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Shy Spirit page.

If you liked it. Fans of Shy Spirit tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

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Where can I watch Shy Spirit (1988)?: Streaming, rental and purchase options for Shy Spirit change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Shy Spirit worth watching?: Shy Spirit holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Shy Spirit?: Shy Spirit stars Collin Chou, Eric Tsang, Paul Chung Fat, Josephine Foo Lai-Yan and Peter Chan Lung.
When was Shy Spirit released?: Shy Spirit was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.